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'Dancing with the Stars' awards the Mirrorball Trophy for Season 24

24 May 2017

Or would it be Fifth Harmony member Normani Kordei, who has been the most electric and consistent performer throughout the entire season?

Tonight's Dancing With The Stars recap episode begins now - Refresh Page often to get the most current updates! "Ross" odds are set at a whopping 30-1 to pull off the upset and claim the Season 24Dancing with the Stars title.

The show also featured a sneak peek at the upcoming live musical telecast production of "Dirty Dancing", airing May 24 on ABC.

And although gymnast Simone Biles was voted off in a shocking elimination last week, Olympic athletes are the other popular "DWTS" champions, such as Laurie Hernandez (Season 23); Meryl Davis (Season 18); Kristi Yamaguchi (Season 6); and Apolo Anton Ohno (Season 4).

"I just wanted people to enjoy watching me on the dance floor", Jennings told People, reflecting on his journey throughout the season.

But the real deal for the finale was of course the announcement of the season's victor.

"After he cried, like holding him after the dance immediately, and hearing him cry, it was touching", Jennings said about his father.

Each week Rashad has shown growth and a surprising depth of emotion in each of his prerecorded packages. David has remained the scrappy and lovable underdog through the competition but his dancing skills don't match up to his lovable personality. No lavish opening dance routine, no fanfare. You could feel her passion in her movements, and her connection with Val was unmatched.

Why? Because she was the best dancer! It was a long time ago but Normani hasn't done anything as emotional or stirring as Rashad's very personal contemporary routine in Most Memorable Year week.

Besides, wouldn't winning "Dancing With the Stars" just be the flawless cap to the storybook, stuff-of-dreams year Ross has had?

It's been a wild ride for Grandpa Rossy over the past couple of weeks as he continued advancing and wowing the judges (and fans at home) with his efforts alongside dancing partner Lindsay Arnold. Because [the song] meant so much to David, his body naturally danced better. Normani hasn't always been in the front of the pack but Rashad has stayed steady nearly every week he has been on the show. David has a tremendous support system and he is the epitome of what this show is all about - having fun and stepping out of your comfort zone to learn how to dance.

On a season dominated by athletes, it was free agent running back Rashad Jennings who lifted the Mirrorball Trophy on Season 24 of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars".

Ross and Arnold kicked things off with their Redemption dance, a Viennese waltz to "Let's Hurt Tonight" by One Republic.

Rashad and Emma tried to redeem their take on the Viennese waltz, and they did not disappoint. It had a bit of everything, from dance to gymnastics.

Julianne Hough chimed in, telling the duo, "This is a great way to finish the season". They have received today two opportunities to impress the audience.

"I don't know if you were necessarily born to win this competition, but you've certainly earned it", said Carrie Ann Inaba, as Bruno Tonioli called the National Football League star a "pro's dream". Whether that is because of her dancing background or another factor, Normani has been far from exciting or interesting. It helps that athletes have the stamina and know what it's like to really grind out and work hard. It was such a fun number, and David was on beat for every single second of it. Normani followed with a spectacular performance that represented the light and confidence she had gained from the show and hopes to pass on to the next generation.

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This marks Emma's first DWTS win as a pro partner in her seven seasons on the show, and she could barely hold back her tears of joy. Bruno described their transformation the best as Rashad's footwork was unrecognizable from the beginning of the season.